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Burns
• 1st Degree• Surface of skin• Reddening of skin
• 2nd Degree• Partial Thickness• Reddening w/blisters
• 3rd Degree• Full Thickness• Reddening, Blisters w/:
• Charring - Flame burn• Whitening - Liquid
Burn
• 4th Degree• Includes bone
1st Degree
• Surface of skin• Reddening of skin
2nd Degree
• Partial Thickness• Reddening w/blisters
3rd Degree
• Full Thickness• Reddening, Blisters
w/:• Charring - Flame burn• Whitening - Liquid Burn
Treating Burns
• Cool the burn• 3 min. cool water
• Prevent hypothermia• Keep victim warm after burn is cooled
• Serious Burns• 1st Degree
• Small children• Elderly
• 2nd Degree• > 1%
• 3rd Degree• > Any %
• Any burn in a critical area
• Critical Areas• Face• Hands• Feet• Genitalia
• Treat for shock • Protect from infectionCover burnApply (non-stick) dressing
Burn Don'ts
• DON’T use ice
• DON’T apply ointments
• DON’T remove adhered clothing
• DON’T remove tissue
Wound Care
• The procedures are . . .• Control bleeding• Prevent secondary
infection• Clean wound
• don’t scrub
• Apply dressing and bandage
Rules for Dressing
• After 24 hours• In the absence of active bleeding, remove
dressing, clean, and check wound• If there is active bleeding, redress over existing
dressing and maintain pressure and elevation
• Remember•Direct pressure• Elevation•Pressure point• Tourniquet
Eye Injuries
• If eyeball is injured patch both eyes closed
• If not possible leave pinhole (1/16”) for uninjured eye to see through
Eye Dressings
• Put hole into dressing BEFORE APPLYING TO PATIENT
Amputation
• Treat the wound and the associated fractures• Fractures may extend
up into the remaining part
• Keep ends of wound moist
• Don’t place amputated part directly in water• Wrap in damp cloth
• Well wrung out
• Keep cool
Impaled Object
• Don’t remove the impaled object• Stabilize them so
that they don’t move
• Treat wound• Treat for possible
fractures
Nasal Injuries
• Blunt force• Skull fracture• Non-trauma-related
conditions• Blood loss can lead
to shock• Victims may become
nauseated and vomit if they swallow blood
Treating Hypothermia
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:• BODY TEMP 95* OR LESS• REDNESS OR BLUENESS • NUMBNESS WITH SHIVERING
• TREATMENT:• WARM QUICKLY• REMOVE WET CLOTHES• WRAP IN BLANKET• PROVIDE WARM FOOD/DRINK
• USE CAUTION• THEY MUST BE ABLE TO
DRINK FOR THEMSELVES
Public Health Considerations
• Maintain proper hygiene
• Maintain proper sanitation
• Purify water (if necessary)
• 1 PART BLEACH TO 10 PARTS WATER1 PART BLEACH TO 10 PARTS WATER
Steps To Maintain Hygiene
• Wash hands frequently using soap and water
• Wear latex gloves• If possible change after
each patient
• Wear a mask and goggles
• Keep bandages & dressings sterile
• Avoid contact with body fluids
Maintaining Sanitation
• Control disposal of bacterial sources
• Place items in trash bags and place in trash cans
The EndThe End